Leadership Team
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ToggleDustin Wagner, M.A., LPC | CEO
Dustin oversees all operations at Paradigm Treatment locations, including programming, treatment content and quality, growth management and strategy, and team support to all therapeutic and operational staff. Having previously worked at Paradigm in the roles of Chief Operating Officer, Program Director, and Therapist, Dustin is also a skilled clinician with an emphasis on family systems . Prior to joining the Paradigm team, Dustin served as Program Manager at Arizona Child and Family Support Services in Flagstaff, an agency providing community-based wraparound services for youth and family treatment. At CFSS, Dustin also built, facilitated and oversaw an Intensive Outpatient Program. He also served as an individual and group therapist for Northern Arizona Substance Abuse Services working with the Drug Court; as a therapist for youth in juvenile detention; and as a wilderness therapist for a program that worked throughout Northern Arizona.
Dustin holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Northern Arizona University and has over 15 years of experience working with adolescents in a variety of settings. He is also trained in EMDR and Parent Effectiveness. Dustin’s motivation as both a therapist and a manager exemplify his deep desire to provide the insightful support and guidance that youth need to make the changes that will profoundly improve their well-being, relationships, and their futures.
Watch Dustin’s YouTube interview below.
Dustin Wagner, M.A., LPC
Lucy Nguyen, LMFT #101033 | Executive Director – Paradigm California
Lucy helms all clinical treatment directives, programs, and services across Paradigm Treatment’s southwestern territory, and provides ongoing clinical group supervision specifically to our Southern California staff. Lucy also worked extensively with young adults in a private practice setting. She also treated children and teens with emotional and behavioral needs at multiple school sites as a therapist. Lucy has comprehensive experience as a behavior interventionist working with teens with developmental disorders, and as a therapist at an intensive outpatient program for mental health and substance dependency. Additionally, Lucy has a background that includes working at a residential facility that uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to treat borderline personality disorder and is EMDR-trained.
Lucy is passionate about helping her clients discover their own strengths and use their unique qualities to create a more fulfilled life. She integrates the practical components of various cognitive-behavioral approaches with the gentle practice of mindfulness, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. Lucy received her Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis on Clinical Mental Health at California State University, Fullerton. She also received an Excellence in Research Award studying parent-adolescent relationships when she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Behavior at the University of California, Irvine.
View Lucy’s YouTube interview below.
Lucy Nguyen, LMFT #101033
Dr. Gina In, M.D. | Psychiatrist
Dr. Gina In, M.D.
Andrea Polard, M.A., PsyD, # 17098 | Clinical Psychologist
Andrea loves to write blog articles for Psychology Today. Her first published book —A Unified Theory of Happiness—received international attention. She loves to hike in nature and lives with her family and her dog in the quiet mountains of Topanga.
Andrea Polard, M.A., PsyD, # 17098
Tracy Bangar, LCSW #87285 | Clinical Director – Malibu
Tracy Bangar, LCSW #87285
Melissa Guyot, M.A., LMFT #121631 | Clinical Director – San Rafael
Melissa Guyot, M.A., LMFT #121631
Tim Harmon, MSW | Program Director, Meadows Program
Tim Harmon, MSW
Marc Botezatu, B.A. | Program Director – Beach House
Marc Botezatu, B.A.
Raman Sranna | Program Director – Seaview
Raman Sranna
Jordyn Bonanni, M.A., LMFT, #117563 | Program Director – Young Adult
Jordyn Bonanni, M.A., LMFT, #117563
Rebecca Acevedo, R.N., #95196227 | Head Registered Nurse
Rebecca Acevedo, R.N., #95196227
Jeffery Edmonds, LCCA #CO2758 | Program Administrator, Paradigm Austin
Jeff believes that client-centered therapy focuses on establishing a warm, safe environment and providing genuine empathy, while building a relationship so that the client feels safe and has a sense of trust. Jeff believes we can reach and help each child overcome any obstacle in their lives by getting to the root of the issues and forming new beginnings with their family. Jeff enjoys coaching select baseball, developing players and creating a team mentality while also spending time with family and enjoying those precious moments with his grandkids.
Jeffery Edmonds, LCCA #CO2758
Veronica Vargas, LCSW | Paradigm Austin Clinical Director
Veronica Vargas, LCSW
Lucy Nguyen is the Executive Director at Paradigm Treatment, overseeing all clinical treatment programs across the organization’s southwestern region. Her extensive experience includes working with young adults in private practice, serving as a therapist for children and teens with emotional and behavioral needs, and acting as a behavior interventionist for teens with developmental disorders. Lucy integrates cognitive-behavioral approaches with mindfulness and compassion in her work, and she is also EMDR-trained. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine.